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Our Mission: To identify and strengthen leaders so that every congregation
makes new and mature disciples for Jesus Christ.
2017 Directory of Churches
I'm pleased to announce that we have published the new Church Directoryfor 2017 on the Presbytery Website:Directory of Churches
If you find any corrections to this, please email them to [email protected],and we'll update the document as we get more information.
In order to help us become even better connected, and to help us identifyleaders in your church, please ask your Church Administrator (orequivalent person) to fill out and return the form below [email protected]:
2017 Church Information Form - PDF
2017 Church Information Form - Doc
This will really help us keep our records up to date. Thanks!
eNews Table of Contents:
News From Around the Presbytery *New* FPC Lakeland is hosting the National Gathering of the PresbyterianFellowship Community *New* Belhar Reflection and Stewardship Resources from the PresbyterianFoundation *New* Imagining Justice & Spiritual Life at Eckerd College Rev. Jose Luis Casal named new director of Presbyterian World Mission Watoto Choir at Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor 165 Blue Hymnals Available Elisabeth Von Trapp - Forest Hills PC, Feb 12 Elisabeth Von Trapp - Church on the Bayou, Feb 19 PEACE MEMORIAL CONCERT
The Sound of Freedom BARBARY COAST DIXIELAND SHOW BANDÂ Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet 2017 Presbytery Info and Forms
Mission Interest *New* Presbyterian Women's February Newsletter Beth-el February Newsletter Hope for the Children Luncheon in Tampa
Upcoming Workshops *New* Upcoming workshop led by Bill Cooley and Maureen Connors *New* Be Still and Listen - The Spiritual Journey at Ghost Ranch Brian McLaren Speaking Engagements Theology, Racism, and Christian Practice: How Shall We Respond? Annual Gathering of Tampa Bay Presbyterian Women Super Saturday: Save the Date! - April 29
Job Opportunities Part-Time Youth Assistant Children's Ministry Director Director of Student Ministries Part Time Nursery Assistant at St. Andrew, New TampaKorean Presbyterian Church of Tampa Job Opening
As usual, please check out the other news and resources below, and if youhave a joy, concern, resource or just something you want to share, pleaselet me know!
In Christ,
Rev. Dave Baker, Stated Clerk and Director of Communications Presbytery of Tampa Bay
News From Around the Presbytery
FPC Lakeland is hosting the National Gathering of thePresbyterian Fellowship Community
FPC is hosting the national gathering of the Presbyterian Fellowship CommunityFebruary 21-23. Over 200 church leaders from around the nation will beassembling at our church. There will be two worship services to which thepublic is cordially invited. These will be on Tuesday evening at 7:45 PM in thesanctuary with guest preacher Dr. Craig Barnes, the President of PrincetonTheological Seminary; and Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM in Loudon Hall withguest preacher The Rev. Carlos Emilio Ham, President of Matanzas TheologicalSeminary of Cuba. Dr. Craig Barnes is the former Pastor of NationalPresbyterian Church of Washington, DC and considered one of the greatestpreachers in America. Dr. Ham is an important leader in the PresbyterianChurch in Cuba.
If you are interested in attending the entire conference you are invited toregister online with the Fellowship Community or on Tuesday afternoon Feb.21 at the church. Other conference leaders include Alex Absalom of GraceChurch in Long Beach, CA; Alice Ridgill of New Faith Church of Greenwood,South Carolina; Dr. Mark Roberts of Fuller Theological Seminary; Dr. JerryAndrews of First Church in San Diego, CA; Marilyn Borst of the OutreachFoundation; and Dr. Joe Small, former director of the PCUSA Dept. of Theologyand Worship. The Conference theme is "Deep and Wide- Making MissionalDisciples."
Pastor's Life
Witherspoon Press offers a series of "Lenten Reflections on the Confession of Belhar" for
use throughout the PC(USA) this year. The following reflection (Reprinted with
permission.) by Shannon Johnson Kershner, the pastor of Chicago's Fourth Presbyterian
Church, reflects on Belhar's statement, "We believe that this unity of the people of God
must be manifested and be active in a variety of ways: that we share one faith, have
one calling, are of one soul and one mind."
I keep hoping to persuade folks that difference does not have to equal divisionand unity does not have to equal uniformity. I have frequently appealed to our"unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." I have preached that we have beenmade the one body of Christ, and God did not ask our opinion before God didit. Therefore, it really does not matter if we like one another or not (though weusually do!).
I always emphasize that we belong to each other because in Christ Jesus, webelong to God! For "there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called tothe one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God andFather of all, who is above all and through all and in all" (Ephesians 4:4-6).Belhar's central conviction that God has made us one - regardless of, actuallyin celebration of, our difference - is always central for me.
But in lent 2017, I am even more drawn to the how and not just the what. I amtaken not simply with the unity God in Christ has bestowed upon us, but withhow God calls us to live out that unity - that oneness in Christ - in our own livesand in our complex world. In Scripture, God calls us to live out our unity notwith a power of forcefulness or a sense of mere obligation (you will love eachother whether you want to or not), but with humility and gentleness, patience,and love-filled forbearance.
God hopes we don't approach the gift of our unity out of begrudging obligation,but that by God's grace, we will embody our unity from a spiritual posture ofjoy and awe, amazed at how wonderfully God has made us one. In ournational conversations on race and privilege, economic disparity, immigration,and other issues, how would our conversations and behavior change if we tookthe how we are to go about living this unity as seriously as we take the unityitself? What could be different?
Featured Service: Stewardship Resource Center
Vibrant congregations share a secret: They know that a robust stewardshipprogram requires a year-round commitment, not just a special Sunday eachyear with a sermon about giving and a pledge card. Making that transition canbe challenging, but also rewarding. The Presbyterian Foundation is your partnerfor congregational stewardship, and our online Stewardship Resource Center isyour starting point for training, discussion, tools and resources, and ongoingsupport as you work to build a culture of generous giving in yourcongregation.
Imagining Justice & Spiritual Life at Eckerd College
Imagining Justice & Spiritual Life at Eckerd CollegeCPS & Burchenal Lecture SeriesSpring 2017
We Are Still Here: In Memoriam-Dr. Elie WieselThe Western Wind, Vocal EnsembleTuesday, February 21, 7:30 p.m., Wireman Chapel
Specters of Hate: Islamophobia and the Conditions of Public LifeCaleb Elfenbein, Ph.D.Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies, Grinnell CollegeThursday, February 23, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Fox Hall
Imagining Water Justice in the 21st CenturyChristiana Z. Peppard, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Theology, Science, and Ethics, Fordham UniversityMonday, March 13, 2017, 7:30 p.m., Fox Hall
All lectures are free and open to the public.For more information, please visit https://www.eckerd.edu/csl/lectures/ Doug McMahonDirector of the Center for Spiritual Life and ChaplainWireman Chapel, Eckerd College4200 54th Avenue SouthSt. Petersburg, FL 33711727.864.8587
Rev. Jose Luis Casal named new director of Presbyterian World Mission
The Presbyterian Mission Agency announced that it has called Rev. José LuisCasal as the new director of Presbyterian World Mission. He begins his duties inLouisville in April.
Read more about José and this transition here.
Watoto Choir at Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor
Save the date - Thursday, February 23rd for a musical experience likenever before. Call church office at 727-784-7274 to reserve your spot.
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at 6:00pm and at 7:00pm in ourSanctuary, the Watoto Children's Choir will be performing. Each child in theWatoto Children's Choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents and nowlives in a Watoto village. This is an experience for the whole family that you willnot want to miss. Open to everyone so invite your family, friends andneighbors.
165 Blue Hymnals Available
Dear Presbytery,
I am with First Presbyterian Church Brandon. Wehave 165 of the Blue covered, older hymnals, toinclude pastor copies that we would like to donateto any church or organization, or mission supplies.I can deliver. I can be personally contacted at 813-748-8545. Thank you so much.
Blessings,
David Rogers
Elisabeth Von Trapp In Concert
FROM THE FAMILY WHOSE STORYINSPIRED THE SOUND OF MUSIC
New York TimesHer voice is hauntingly clear and herlyrics tender and romantic.
Boston GlobeBefore the concert is over she willhave the crowd gasping with the sheerbeauty of her voice.
Free and open to the public Suggested donation $10.00
For more information contact:[email protected]: 813 932 6149
February 12, 2017 / 4:00 PM
Forest Hills Presbyterian Church 709 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, Florida
The Church on the Bayouhosts Elisabeth Von Trapp in Concert
When: Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 3:00PM
Elisabeth is the granddaughter of thelegendary Marian and Baron von Trapp,whose story inspired The Sound of Music.
Audiences of all ages enjoy hearing herbeautiful voice and guitar arrangements ofmusic ranging form Bach to Broadway,hymns, pop, and her own compositions.
To sample her music go to:www.elisabethvontrapp.com
Suggested donation $10 Portion of proceeds will go to the Church on the Bayou (PCUSA)
4409 Whitcomb Boulevard, Tarpon Springs www.churchonthebayou.org
727-937-3795
The Sound of Freedom at First St. Petersburg
WELCOMES GUEST AUTHOR Raymond Arsenault Speaking about his book "The Sound of Freedom:Marian Anderson, the Lincoln Memorial, and theConcert That Awakened America."
Monday, February 13, at 10:30 AM FPC Fellowship Luncheon will immediately follow event
Sponsored by Presbyterian Women and the DeaconMinistry RSVP by February 5 to the church office
(822-2031) or email [email protected]. Childcare provided by reservation Please contact [email protected]
PEACE MEMORIAL 2016-17CONCERT SERIES
WHEN: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 at 3 PM
WHAT: "PIPE ORGAN: ROBUST ROMANTICS " Peace Memorial's magnificentCassavant pipe organ will be put through its full paces in this program. Organist Dwight Thomas will present a lovely and varied concert emphasizingworks from Romantic composers, including Mendelssohn, Brahms, Widor, andGuilmant, works particularly suited to the voicing of the Peace Memorialinstrument. The Clearwater Chapter of the American Guild of Organist is co-sponsoring this concert. WHO: DWIGHT THOMAS, ORGANIST Mr. Thomas isDirector of Music andOrganist at St. Peter's Cathedral in St Petersburg. He has his Bachelor of Musicdegree from Butler University and a Masters in Music from Indiana University.Besides his classical work, Mr. Thomas is also an established theater organistand was named "Theater Organist of the Year" by the American Theater OrganSociety in 2006. He was staff organist playing the famous Wurlitzer organ atthe Roaring 20's restaurant in Ellenton until its closure in 2010. As a concertorganist, he has played recitals in the U.S. and Great Britain, including YorkMinister and Westminster Abbey, and performed locally with The Florida andSarasota Orchestras. He is Dean of the St. Petersburg Chapter of theAmerican Guild of Organists. WHERE: Peace Memorial Presb. Church (the pink church downtown) 110 S. Ft.Harrison Ave., Clwr. (corner of Pierce and Ft. Harrison). CHARGE: No tickets needed and seating is first come, first served. Anoffering will be taken ($5-10 minimum suggested). Doors open at 2:30. RECEPTION: After the concert, there is a light reception in the fellowship hallso you can meet, greet and thank the musicians. PARKING: There are four primary areas: 1) west and behind the church offof Pierce 2) directly east across Ft Harrison in large County lot (reserved forPeace church events on Sundays) 3) in lot north of the church fellowship halland 4) west in the City Hall lot. INFO: For more info, visit www.peacememorial.org or call the church office at(727) 446 3001 or Concert Series Chair, Beth Daniels at (727) 461 1818.
BARBARY COASTDIXIELAND SHOW BAND
(Final Florida Tour and only appearance in Clearwater)
2001 Rainbow Drive Hercules at Rainbow
(one block north of Gulf to Bay)
February 18, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Free Admission Open seating
(contributions will be accepted)
Dundu DoleUrban African Ballet
(Final Florida Tour and only appearance in Clearwater)
2001 Rainbow Drive Hercules at Rainbow
(one block north of Gulf to Bay)
February 25, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Free Admission Open seating
(contributions will be accepted)
2017 Presbytery Info and Forms
Reminder: The Super Saturday Event has been moved fromSaturday February 18th to Saturday April 29th.
Spring 2017 Stated Presbytery meeting will be on Thursday May 18th atSt. Mark's in Hudson from 9am to 3:30pm. Fall 2017 Stated Presbytery meeting will take place on ThursdayNovember 9th at Eckerd College from 9am to 3:30pm (pending Presbyteryapproval).
Upcoming Regional Meetings:West Region Commission meets February 25 at 9am, at St. Andrew's New PortRichey Campus.
Central Region Commission meets February 28 at 9am, at St. John'sPresbyterian Church.East Region Commission meets March 9 at 7pm at Florida Presbyterian Homesin Lakeland. Consult this document to determine number of Ruling Elders your church shouldcommission to each Presbytery meeting. Per Capita:This time of year, churches are preparing their budgets and it may be helpful toknow that 2017 Per Capita is a total of $30.75 ($21.75 Presbytery, $1.50Synod, $7.50 GA). You can find the exact figures for your church in this spreadsheet for 2017 Per Capita.
Also, please watch this video interview with Treasurer Terry Dennis for moreinfo about what your Per Capita dollars pay for.
Presbytery Forms: 2017 Mission Pledge Form2017 Remittance Form 2017 F1 Form
Mission Interest
Hope for the Children Luncheon in Tampa
Rachel is a single mother of five children who recently participated inThornwell's Building Families program in Florida. In addition to caring for herchildren, Rachel relocated and gave up her job to care for her aging father.
The Building Families program helped Rachel manage the chaos she feltbecause of the move and caring for her children and aging parent. Rachelattended Building Families program classes at the host church for 12 weeksand learned how to create a system to motivate positive behaviors in herchildren. Plus, the church heard about Rachel's troubles and donated clothes,gifts, and food for her family. Just in time for Christmas.
The Building Families program is currently located in four host churches inFlorida. Thornwell wants to serve more families in need and is looking toexpand the program in the Tampa Bay area. Thornwell has recently hired asecond family specialist to accommodate more families who have expressed
interest in receiving services, and we are exploring a second host church sitein the Tampa Bay area.
Thornwell's child abuse and neglect prevention program - The Building FamiliesProgram - has been successful in its work with at risk families in the Tampa Bayarea and is expanding its presence and mission there. Learn how Rachel'sfamily and many others have been transformed by this innovative mission. Also, come support families locally at the "Hope for the Children" benefitluncheon Thursday, Feb. 23, 11:45 am - 1 pm at The Rusty Pelican inTampa!
You can view the full article here (updated link).
Presbyterian Women's February Newsletter
In case you missed it, here's the Presbyterian Women's February Newsletter.
Beth-El News
In case you missed it, here is Beth-El's February Newsletter.
Upcoming Workshops
Be Still and Listen - The Spiritual Journey at Ghost Ranch
Where are you on your Spiritual Journey?With a to-do list that never ends, an overflowing inbox, a bustling family lifeand the demands of modern day calling and pulling in all directions, when isenough finally enough? At such a time as this, we need to strengthen ourconnection with God and we need fellow pilgrims on this journey. We invite you to make time for spiritual nourishment in your life within alandscape celebrating God's creation. The Spiritual Journey at Ghost Ranchcreates this time and space for you to be still and listen to cultivate deepermeaning and Sabbath in your life.
Be Still and Listen
The Spiritual Journey
Sunday, July 31-Sunday, August 7, 2017 The Spiritual Journey is a one-week program designed to enrich deeply yourrelationship with God/Spirit and to help you recognize the ways God is presentand working in your life. During The Spiritual Journey you will learn to:
Develop your deep listening and personal discernment skills, which areessential to the spiritual lifeExplore ways of paying attention to your lifeCultivate awareness of how you respond to what is beckoning you togrowDraw from ample and varied forms of prayer and reflectionExperiment with new ways to uncover and converse about spiritualexperiences
We invite you to explore and strengthen your spiritual life in a small groupsetting with trained facilitators and fellow sojourners. Take time for yourself inthis spirit-filled space. Many come just for Spiritual Journey, a stand-alone experience, and otherscontinue to our two-year training program, The Art of Spiritual Directionbecause they find the depth they are seeking. The week-long Spiritual Journeyretreat is both a stand-alone experience and is a required step wherebyparticipants interested in becoming spiritual directors discern the next steps oftheir own spiritual journey. This retreat is held at Casa del Sol a retreat space at Ghost Ranch dedicated todeeper spiritual contemplation located two miles from main Ghost Ranch maincampus.
Learn More
The Art of Spiritual DirectionMonday, November 13-Monday, November 20 This experience nurtures openness to the many ways God enlivens bothparticipants and their companions on life's spiritual journey. Rooted in theChristian contemplative tradition, we draw on and study the wisdom from manytraditions. An experienced staff of distinguished spiritual directors facilitatessessions using role-plays, presentations, discussions, spiritual practices,demonstrations, contemplative exercises and prayer. Participants who apply and are accepted in the program will travel to GhostRanch for four, one-week (7 nights) residential intensives. In between theresidential intensive weeks, field work and assignments will occur.
Learn More
A Seasoned-Call-A Retreat for Spiritual Companions & Soul CareWorkers
Thursday, November 9-Sunday, November 12 If you're in need of care for your own soul-as a pastor, chaplain and soul careworker, our annual weekend retreat awaits you. Join in three days ofconnection, learning and inspiration as we convene for renewal and friendshipfor spiritual directors. Pray and play together in the spacious depths of desertspirituality.
Learn More
Stillpoint programs are designed to help you practice listening deeply toGod/Spirit and your own inner wisdom within a small group community. Soulcare workers from many disciplines and traditions have found nurturance andspace to deepen their faith journeys through the Stillpoint offerings that takeplace in the beautiful high desert landscape at Ghost Ranch.
"The program revealed to me how I already sought to engageothers in holy conversations through relationships and writing.Then Stillpoint provided wisdom, stillness, tools, new language,remarkable community, passionate teachers, healing vistas,lessons in deep listening, and gentle challenges to expand myways of invitation and to release expectations that limit the workof the Spirit in me and in others. I have no doubt that thisprogram will forever be the best risk, the best adventure I haveever embraced." ~Hope Lyda, Eugene, OR
Please let us know how we might help you in your discernment process. OurStillpoint program director, Ravi Verma, welcomes your inquiry:[email protected]
We also find it is helpful to arrange conversations with graduates of ourprograms. Here is a Stillpoint graduate you may contact: Brenda Worsham at432.556.9560 or [email protected].
Learn More
Upcoming workshop led by Bill Cooley and Maureen Connors
Dear Friends,
Bill Cooley and I are continuing to offer mini-retreats on the topics that are partof the Personal Spiritual Deepening Program offered by Audire and Shalem
Institute. Bill was on the faculty several times and I took the program in 2012with him and two other facilitators.
This month the focus will be on spiritual community. "Community is the gift ofthe creator woven into all of creation." It includes all the ways we connect withothers and our world to both nourish ourselves and reach out to others in loveand compassion throughout the last third of life's stages.
We regret that a number of you are unable to make Thursdays because ofother commitments. We will keep this in mind as we continue to offerthese mini-retreats. If you know of a parish or congregation that would liketo have us come to do these retreats, let us know and perhaps we couldrepeat them.
I've attached the flier for the February 23 retreat. Please pass it along toanyone you think would be interested.
Peace and blessings,
Maureen and Bill
Maureen [email protected]
Bill [email protected]
Brian McLaren
Get These Events on YourCalendar!
Best Selling author and speaker, BrianMcLaren, whose latest book is The GreatSpiritual Migration will be featured at threeClearwater events in February.
* On Friday, February 10, Noon - 3:00 p.m., Brian will speak to areainterfaith clergy and congregational leadership at Trinity ClearwaterPresbyterian. RSVP to this event only for lunch - [email protected] or727-446-6210
* On Friday, February 10 at 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. a public presentation withBrian will be held at Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange Ave,Clearwater, 33756.
On Saturday, February 11, 9:00 to 11:30 another public presentationwith Brian will be held at Episcopal Church of the Ascension
You can view the flyer here.
THEOLOGY, RACISM, AND CHRISTIAN PRACTICE:How Shall We Respond?
SPONSORS: Saint Mark Presbyterian Church + The Presbyterian Outlook
and National Capital Presbytery + Institute of Radical Reconciliation
The series goal is to integrate Christian theology with practicesthat counter racism in our lives and communities. The speakers havemade major contributions to this effort and will lead participants in the criticalreflection on steps that are necessary to engage our communities in practicesthat dismantle the structures of racism. There will be small group conversationsas well as major presentations by the speakers. The goal is faith in action.
Dr. Willie Jennings is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology andAfricana Studies at Yale University. His book, The Christian Imagination:
Theology and the Origins of Race (Yale 2010), won the American Academy ofReligion Award of Excellence in the Study of Religion in the Constructive-Reflective category the year after it appeared and in 2015, the GrawemeyerAward in Religion, the largest prize for a theological work in North America.
The Reverend Paul Timothy Roberts Sr. is President of Johnson C. SmithTheological Seminary in Atlanta, GA, a position he has held since the spring of2010. Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary is one of the ten theologicalschools of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the only one that is historicallyAfrican American. From 1997 through 2010, Rev. Roberts was the pastor ofChurch of the Master (PCUSA), a church founded in 1965 in Atlanta, GA, as anintentionally interracial congregation.
Dr. James H. Cone, known as the founder of black liberation theology, is theCharles A. Briggs Distinguished Professor of Systematic Theology at UnionTheological Seminary. Dr. Cone is best known for his ground-breaking works,Black Theology & Black Power (1969) and A Black Theology of Liberation(1970). His latest book, The Cross and the Lynching Tree, received the 2012Nautilus Silver Award in Religion/Spirituality-Western Traditions.
Chief Cassandra Deck-Brownis the first African American woman to be appointed the Police Chief of Raleigh,NC. A North Carolina native, Chief Deck-Brown joined the Raleigh PoliceDepartment in 1987. She graduated from East Carolina University and receiveda master's degree in public administration from North Carolina State University.She is known for her dedication to justice and has spoken widely on mattersrelated to law enforcement and the public good.
Events to be held at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville, Maryland *301-530-8142 * www.saintmarkpresby.org
Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Presbyteryof Tampa Bay First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland
When: Saturday, February 18, 2017Where: 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL 33801Registration: Opens at 9:30 amProgram: 10:00 am~3:00 pm
Present Banners Worship Business Installation Honorary Life Fellowship FoodWorkshops
Invite your Woman Pastor as our guest!
Workshop A -2016 USAME to San FranciscoOut of Darkness/ Into the Light
Workshop B -Why Presbyterian Women?Questions, discussions, why we do what we do & an exchange of PW ideas.
Workshop C -Leadership Development Finding, supporting, & replacing our leaders. Skills, techniques, ideas.
Please choose 2 Workshops for after lunch.Registration due to Gina by February 10, 2017 by email or mail. $10 per person.
Also, you can check the AG Registration here.
Super Saturday: Save the Date!
Super Saturday is making a comeback! The event is being planned by theCommission on Church Vitality (CCV), and will be held at Palma CeiaPresbyterian Church on Saturday April 29th from 9am to 12:30pm.
Some of the topics to be presented:
Pastoral Care for Deacons and Elders Christian Education in Small Churches Elder Training by the Commission on MinistryNew Hope for Small Churches New Church Development Church Treasurer Training by the Board of Trustees Our keynote speaker will be Rev. Zac Morton from Roswell PresbyterianChurch outside of Atlanta. Zac will be speaking about practical ways toplant new churches in the Tampa Bay region.
Job Opportunities
Part-Time Youth Assistant
Beth-El Farmworker Ministry has an immediate opening for a part-time youthassistant. The person would work directly with the mission's youth leadershipfor both teens and children. Days needed are Tuesday evenings and Sundaysmornings with some Sunday afternoons, 15 hours total per week. Position pays$12.00 an hour. Bi-lingual preferred, but not required.
Applicant must adhere to mission's child and youth policy, including backgroundcheck. Beth-El Farmworker Ministry is an equal opportunity employer. For moreinformation call 813-633-1548.
Children's Ministry Director
Days/Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week with expected increase forsummer VBS
Sundays: 4.5 hours paid, expected attendance of 1 hours worshipserviceOffice hours to be coordinated with Pastor.Staff Meetings: Bi-weekly staff meetingsChristian Nurture Committee Meetings: Monthly
Job Summary:"Love God, Love KIDS" is our motto. We teach 3 core principles in thechildren's ministry-- God made us. God loves us. Jesus wants to be our friendforever. Discovery Kidz -- babies to 5. We use Orange's "First Look:Curriculum. Our lessons are media driven, with directed play and activities, andoutdoor time on our newly renovated playground. We also have a modern,colorful and newly renovated Kid's Zone. We seek someone who wants tohave fun, but also is passionate about sharing and showing the love of JesusChrist to our littles ones.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate and recruit volunteers, arrange schedules, snacks & supplies,curriculum .Equip volunteers: Coach volunteers in their responsibilities.Partner with parents: Encourage them to teach spiritual principles in thehome.Plan: In addition to Sunday morning, provide events like VBS, quarterlydate nights, Easter Egg party, Trunk or Treat (fall festival), and more.Reach out: Find new ways to draw in community children.Communicate: Inform volunteers and parents through multiple methods.
Train: Partner with the "First Look" specialist to better prepare thevolunteers / parents in using the Orange curriculum.Grow: In spiritually (prayer, worship, Bible study). Pray daily for theministry & volunteers.Worship: Weekly and be involved in the NEPC community to buildrelationships.Report: To the head pastor and partner with the Christian Nurturecommittee in planning.
Qualifications:
Love God, Love KidsHave a deep faith in Jesus Christ and be continually maturing in Christ, aswell as being able to share Christ with others.Have experience teaching children. Children's ministry leadershipexperience preferred.Have communication skills both personal as well as use of social mediaand texting
How to Apply:Please submit your application via email to [email protected], or by mailto 4400 Shore Acres Blvd NE, St Pete, FL 33702.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of workperformed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, andqualifications may vary.
Director of Student Ministries
First Presbyterian Church of Winter HavenFull Time Position
Our 1000 member Florida Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation isseeking an enthusiastic leader to continue the expansion of our youthministry program! Our location half-way between both coasts and an hourfrom Orlando and Tampa provides many exciting opportunities for youthactivities. We are seeking a Christ-filled individual who is organized, ableto work well with and lead others, and who has the passion and ability toinspire and connect with our middle and high school youth.
We value our youth ministry program and offer a competitive salary andbenefits package for this full-time position. Please visit our website atwww.firstpreswh.org for more information about our church. Inquiries may
be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the church office(Attn: Director of Student Ministries Search Committee, First PresbyterianChurch, 637 Sixth Street NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881).
Part Time Nursery Assistant at St. Andrew, New Tampa
Responsible for providing nursery care for children under three years old,ensuring their safety, health, cleanliness and well-being. Regular hours areSunday 9am-12pm. Addition church events as needed. Located in TampaPalms close to I75. Minimum of two years professional childcare experience,part-time or full-time, or be a parent. Current CPR certification or be willing toreceive certification. Pay rate is $50.00 for Sunday (9-12) and $16.50 per hourfor additional events.
Call 813-513-8822 for additional information. Email resume to: [email protected].
Korean Presbyterian Church of Tampa Job Opening:
Full-time or Part-Time EM Pastor
KPCT is currently seeking an EM Pastor to shepherd the Young Adult andYouth Group of high school and middle school students. The church islocated at 6510 Yosemite Dr., Tampa, FL 33634.
For more information please contact Ki Choi at [email protected] or readthe position description.
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